Looking for some advice on an ATV.

katoranger · 08-06-2012, 12:47 PM

I am currently looking at a 1989 Honda Fourtrax Foreman 350 4x4. Anyone have an experience with these? I think I can get it cheap since it is not running.

Sounds like a fuel pump or ignition problem.

It also looks bad.

So far the bid is at non running China price.

FastDoc · 08-06-2012, 01:04 PM

I don't know about that specific model but a Honda is a Honda. It's likely worth fixing and probably will treat you good once re-done.

I like the smaller ATV's personally. Mine is just a 250cc 2WD Kawasaki and it's a lot of fun and it will take you pretty much anywhere.

I'm fussing with a stuck enricher plunger with it right now though. I have it soaking in a little Kroil.

katoranger · 08-06-2012, 01:09 PM

It looks rough, but the seller said they were riding and it just shut off.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280932505059...84.m1423.l2649

I did some looking and it sounds like fuel pumps were a problem on these.

Even with a tank of gas to get it I think I would be okay. My friend here has a rock quarry on his property. It would probably stay out at his place with Buford and Dufus.

FastDoc · 08-06-2012, 01:32 PM

If a guy had the time and the skills I don't see how he could lose money on that one.

katoranger · 08-06-2012, 01:43 PM

I am planning to keep it. Looks like a deal to me as long as the bid doens't jump. About a 3 hour drive each way to get it.

katoranger · 08-06-2012, 04:22 PM

Just made $56 off the fender. Looks like I got some ATV money.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261075465890...84.m1559.l2649

FastDoc · 08-06-2012, 04:33 PM

I love how you do that. Someone got a great deal on that fender.

katoranger · 08-06-2012, 04:50 PM

Just go another response from the seller on the atv. Says that it smoked right before it stopped running.

What do you think?

FastDoc · 08-06-2012, 05:13 PM

Before you decide to take the drive find out if the motor is still free, or locked. A top end is do-able but the lower end not likely to be economically feasable.

katoranger · 08-06-2012, 10:04 PM

I bid to what I was comfortable with. The biggest thing for me was the drive to pick it up. Gas would have been more than the atv.

Weldangrind · 08-07-2012, 12:11 PM

Looks like a new eBay member with zero activity won the quad. Bummer.

katoranger · 08-07-2012, 12:22 PM

I am going to watch to see if it gets relisted. New bidder on a big item that has to be picked up alot of times means that they don't follow through.

SpudRider · 08-08-2012, 02:20 AM

My goodness! The winning bid was $100! 8O I'm sure the parts are worth more than that!

Spud

katoranger · 08-08-2012, 09:12 AM

Yes, but I would have about 7 hours of driving and gas to pick it up. If they had more information on the engine I may have bid more.

SpudRider · 08-08-2012, 01:10 PM

I understand.

Besides the time invested, the price of gasoline would add significantly to the cost. 8O

Spud

08-06-2012, 12:47 PM	#1
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Looking for some advice on an ATV. I am currently looking at a 1989 Honda Fourtrax Foreman 350 4x4. Anyone have an experience with these? I think I can get it cheap since it is not running. Sounds like a fuel pump or ignition problem. It also looks bad. So far the bid is at non running China price. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-06-2012, 01:04 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I don't know about that specific model but a Honda is a Honda. It's likely worth fixing and probably will treat you good once re-done. I like the smaller ATV's personally. Mine is just a 250cc 2WD Kawasaki and it's a lot of fun and it will take you pretty much anywhere. I'm fussing with a stuck enricher plunger with it right now though. I have it soaking in a little Kroil. __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-06-2012, 01:09 PM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	It looks rough, but the seller said they were riding and it just shut off. http://www.ebay.com/itm/280932505059...84.m1423.l2649 I did some looking and it sounds like fuel pumps were a problem on these. Even with a tank of gas to get it I think I would be okay. My friend here has a rock quarry on his property. It would probably stay out at his place with Buford and Dufus. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-06-2012, 01:32 PM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	If a guy had the time and the skills I don't see how he could lose money on that one. __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-06-2012, 01:43 PM	#5
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I am planning to keep it. Looks like a deal to me as long as the bid doens't jump. About a 3 hour drive each way to get it. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-06-2012, 04:22 PM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Just made $56 off the fender. Looks like I got some ATV money. http://www.ebay.com/itm/261075465890...84.m1559.l2649 __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-06-2012, 04:33 PM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I love how you do that. Someone got a great deal on that fender. __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-06-2012, 04:50 PM	#8
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Just go another response from the seller on the atv. Says that it smoked right before it stopped running. What do you think? __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-06-2012, 05:13 PM	#9
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Before you decide to take the drive find out if the motor is still free, or locked. A top end is do-able but the lower end not likely to be economically feasable. __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-06-2012, 10:04 PM	#10
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I bid to what I was comfortable with. The biggest thing for me was the drive to pick it up. Gas would have been more than the atv. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-07-2012, 12:11 PM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Looks like a new eBay member with zero activity won the quad. Bummer. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-07-2012, 12:22 PM	#12
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I am going to watch to see if it gets relisted. New bidder on a big item that has to be picked up alot of times means that they don't follow through. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-08-2012, 02:20 AM	#13
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	My goodness! The winning bid was $100! 8O I'm sure the parts are worth more than that! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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08-08-2012, 09:12 AM	#14
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Yes, but I would have about 7 hours of driving and gas to pick it up. If they had more information on the engine I may have bid more. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-08-2012, 01:10 PM	#15
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I understand. Besides the time invested, the price of gasoline would add significantly to the cost. 8O Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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